Pecorino is the generic name for Italian sheep's milk cheeses. This special pecorino comes dotted with red peperoncino flakes that give it a moderate spiciness that tickles the back of your throat without setting your mouth on fire. The peperoncino is an Italian red chili pepper that is shaped like a finger and about as hot as a jalapeno. Aged for over three months, the cheese has a firm texture that makes it a good candidate for slicing or grating. People who like spicy cheeses like PepperJack might find our Chili Pepper Pecorino to be a sophisticated alternative. It nicely blends the herbaceous flavor of sheep's milk with the spice of Italian chili peppers.

exactly what we had in Pienza last year! Got this and two other Pecorino varieties, along with some fig jam, for Father's Day gift for hubby. He's loving them!!! All we need is the Tuscany village!!!

By Kasifrom CTon Jan 29, 2015

Very tasty!

Bought as a gift for my son who loves spicy food. He raved about this cheese! Said it wasn't overly hot, just enough to give it a nice flavor. He did slice it and ate with crackers, but also grated some onto pizza and on pasta. Will definitely buy more, happy with this purchase!

By ABartakfrom Virginia Beach, VAon Jun 27, 2014

Excellent!

Ordered as a 90th birthday gift for my Great-Grand Aunt, who can't get the "real Italian" goods in her part of Pennsylvania. She loved everything! Only request Igourmet, is that you offer Ricotta Forte in the future. She remembers that specific cheese from her childhood and it's nowhere to be found in the USA. :(

By Freshlyhatchedfrom North Carolinaon Dec 26, 2011

THEY LOVED IT!!!!!

better than Pepper Jack!!!!!

By Philfrom Denveron Aug 14, 2011

hot cheese

Great product could be a little hotter for our family.

By spertfrom njon Oct 13, 2010

good

I thought this could use more spice but good,fresh

By Beth, still searchingfrom Las Vegas, Nvon Aug 02, 2009

Delicious, but a little too dry.

I just came back from traveling in Italy. My favorite Italian cheese was Pecorino with red chili flakes. I've been searching for the same cheese, here, in the U.S. This cheese is the closest I've come to finding the cheese I loved in Italy. Even though this cheese had the red pepper flakes, it was too dry and crumbly. The cheese in Italy was creamy and smooth.

By Cherylannefrom Providence RIon Jan 01, 2009

I would buy this product again

I find by letting this young cheese come to room temperature it will give the most texture and flavor..

By Rottmomfrom Chicago suburbon Aug 22, 2008

Perfectly Piquant

Not too much heat. Possibilities for use are almost endless - cheese plate appetizer, on pizza, melted for pasta sauce (use spinach noodles for contrast), make a grilled cheese sandwich with this and french bread. Very tasty.

By Anastasiafrom Burien, WAon Dec 21, 2007

Love the heat and the pungent flavor

It wasnt too hot for me, I found the heat just right, this is a somewhat sharp & pungent cheese too, different from a Swiss. I grated it over homemade pizza with an assortment of other cheeses and it was great